Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander made a huge play early in his team’s Wild Card Round playoff game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, but he may have gotten away with a penalty.
The Cowboys were trailing 7-0 and had 3rd-and-4 with the ball deep in their own territory late in the first quarter. Dak Prescott tried to complete a short pass to Brandin Cooks, but Alexander was all over the veteran wide receiver and came away with the pick.
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Replays appeared to show that Alexander tugged Cooks’ shoulder just before the veteran corner made a play on the ball. You can a couple of different angles below:
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There was definitely some contact, but that seemed like a good no-call. Alexander was playing the ball and made an outstanding play. Even though there was a slight grab of Cooks’ shoulder, it did not seem to have a significant impact on the route. That was just a good football play.
The Packers scored a touchdown shortly after the interception to take an early 14-0 lead over Dallas.
